McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
Rose Wenckebach

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer

Rose Wenckebach is a junior in high school. She is apart of flag football and she runs rodeo as well. Last summer she also placed first in the jr photography McHenry County Fair. This is her second year on the Messenger.

Recognition:

“One for the books” (IJEA)

“More than just a victim”  (IJEA)

“Gallery | Rocket Relays (High Jump)” (IWPA)

“Gallery | Rocket Relays (Lady Warriors)” (IWPA)

"Proving the impossible" (Best of SNO, IJEA)

All content by Rose Wenckebach
MCHS's varsity football team took on Hampshire on August 30 during their season opener at McCracken Field, losing 16-17.

Bright lights and long nights

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director
September 10, 2024
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This school year MCHS administrators implaced their brand new phone restrictions, forcing kids to stay off their phones during class.

[Photo] Hang it up

August 29, 2024
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Students in MCHS have had a great week learning about both their peers and their teachers for the 2024-2025 year.

[Photo] Gallery | First Week of School

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
August 20, 2024
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A banner hangs outside of the Freshman Campus main gym along Green Street at the start of the school year. This year, MCHS celebrates it's centennial year, having opened its doors for the first time in 1924.

[Photo] A century of Warriors

August 15, 2024
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On Thursday July 18th, student athletes of MCHS came together to support each other on the track during Speed Night.

Gallery | Speed Night

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
July 28, 2024
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Landmark Elementary School demolition was discussed in April and May school board meetings. Though parents have made their case to the board, the fate of Landmark is still up in the air.

[Photo] Opinion | Landmark Elementary School should not be demolished

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Contributer
May 21, 2024
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The McHenry Varsity baseball team takes a knee, as a team, on the field.

The nine-year fight

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) walks to the practice field during training camp on July 29, 2023, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Un-inspired

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
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MCHS coaches and athletic staff makes sure that players know about how to prevent concussions, but the dangers of CTE may require a lot more action, especially at the high school level.

[Photo] Opinion | We need to warn student athletes better about traumatic brain injuries

May 17, 2024
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Twenty One Pilot's newest album, Clancy, comes out May 24th. Old fans are crazing over more music from their favorite band.

[Photo] No need to overcompensate

May 20, 2024
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Warrior Student Media endured their first ever Walk of Champs to support their state finalists and celebrate all their wins this year.

[Photo] Gallery | Warrior Student Media Walk of Champions

Kiera Miller, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
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MCHS is moving from Skyward and Partners4Results to Powerschool for the 2024-2025 school year. The program promises to work better with Schoology than other apps.

[Photo] Powermove

Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
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Students may be stressed with the amount of AP exams in the coming weeks, a long with finals.

[Photo] The AP stress exam

May 13, 2024
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Senior Elena Carlos passes the ball during a varsity girls soccer team at McCracken Field on April 23 against Burlington Central.

New season, new coach

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
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MCHS's girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.

Sticks up

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
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Freshman students got a tour of the Upper Campus on April 26 during special Sneak Peek. Students ended the day with a pep rally and a performance from Staff Infection, including special ninth grade drummers.

[Photo] Gallery | Upper Campus Sneak Peak

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Contributer
April 29, 2024
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The Highlights | April 19, 2024

The Highlights | April 19, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
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As the second semester comes to a close, the "senioritis" sets in to the graduating class, and the homework continues to pile up.

[Photo] Stress code

April 16, 2024
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The Highlights | April 12, 2024

The Highlights | April 12, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
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Skincare products are becoming more and more popular, and the growing demand across all ages is raising concerns among some.

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Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.

[Photo] Some assembly required

Aika Villa, Page Designer
April 8, 2024
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Boys volleyball players from Lakes play against Grayslake Central on April 2 at Lakes High School. If they can get enough interest, MCHS plans to put together a boys volleyball team together for next year.

[Photo] Hit the court

April 9, 2024
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The Highlights | April 5, 2024

The Highlights | April 5, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
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MCHS's baseball team prepares for the season, with the addition of their new home field.

Up to bat

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
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According to EducationWeek, 80% of educators report that the pandemic made their students no longer motivated in school. Staff at MCHS has been working hard to keep students motivated and in school.

[Photo] Motivation station

April 3, 2024
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